Prohibitory signs

A prohibitory sign is a traffic sign that tells drivers what is not allowed on that specific road or in that situation. These signs impose restrictions such as no entry, no overtaking, no parking, speed limits, or bans on certain types of vehicles. Their purpose is to clearly indicate actions that are forbidden to ensure safety, maintain traffic flow, and protect vulnerable road users.

Access prohibited. Cyclists prohibited. Direction prohibited (road with one-way traffic). Equestrians prohibited. Motorcycles prohibited. Motorcycles and cars prohibited. Pedestrians prohibited. Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited. Tractors prohibited. Trucks prohibited. Overtaking prohibited. End of the overtaking prohibition. Overtaking prohibited for trucks. End of the overtaking prohibition for trucks. Begin of a speed limit. End of the speed limit. Begin of a zone with speed limit. End of the zone with speed limit. Turning left prohibited. Turning right prohibited. Turning around prohibited (U-turn). Vehicles with dangerous goods prohibited. Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited. Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited. Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited. Vehicles with an axle weight heavier than indicated prohibited. Trucks heavier than indicated prohibited. Trucks with trailer heavier than indicated prohibited. Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited. Entry prohibited (checkpoint). Parking prohibited. Parking and stopping prohibited. Begin of zone where parking is prohibited. End of the zone where parking is prohibited. Road narrowing, give way to oncoming drivers.

1. Access prohibited

This traffic sign indicates access is prohibited. The "Access Prohibited" sign indicates that all vehicles (and sometimes all road users) are not allowed to enter a road or area.

Access prohibited.

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2. Cyclists prohibited

This traffic sign indicates cyclists are prohibited. It means that bicycles (cyclists) are not allowed to enter or use the road beyond this point. Other vehicles (cars, pedestrians, etc.) may be allowed, unless separately restricted.

Cyclists prohibited.

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3. Direction prohibited (road with one-way traffic)

This traffic sign indicates direction is prohibited for all drivers, the road has one-way traffic. The "Direction Prohibited" sign means that entry from this direction is not allowed — it prohibits traffic from entering a street or road. No vehicles are allowed to enter from this side. Vehicles may still exit from the other end (it's often a one-way street in the opposite direction)

Direction prohibited (road with one-way traffic).

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4. Equestrians prohibited

This traffic sign indicates equestrians are prohibited. It means that equestrians (people riding horses) are not allowed beyond this point. Other road users (pedestrians, cyclists, vehicles) may still be allowed unless otherwise indicated.

Equestrians prohibited.

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5. Motorcycles prohibited

This traffic sign indicates motorcycles are prohibited. It means that motorcycles are not allowed beyond the sign. Other vehicles (cars, mopeds, bicycles, etc.) may still be allowed, unless otherwise restricted.

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6. Motorcycles and cars prohibited

This traffic sign indicates motorcycles and cars are prohibited. It means that motorcycles and passenger cars are not allowed beyond this point. Other road users (like mopeds, bicycles, pedestrians, or tractors) may still be allowed unless otherwise restricted.

Motorcycles and cars prohibited.

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7. Pedestrians prohibited

This traffic sign indicates pedestrians are prohibited. It means that pedestrians are not allowed beyond this point. Other users (vehicles, bicycles, etc.) may still be allowed unless restricted by other signs.

Pedestrians prohibited.

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8. Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited

This traffic sign indicates pedestrians and cyclists are prohibited. It means that both pedestrians and cyclists are not allowed beyond this point. Other traffic (e.g., motor vehicles) may be allowed unless otherwise restricted.

Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited.

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9. Tractors prohibited

This traffic sign indicates tractors are prohibited. It means that agricultural and forestry tractors are not allowed beyond this point. Other vehicles (cars, motorcycles, bicycles, etc.) may be allowed unless otherwise restricted.

Tractors prohibited.

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10. Trucks prohibited

This traffic sign indicates trucks are prohibited. It means that trucks (heavy goods vehicles) are not allowed beyond this point. typically those with a maximum authorized mass over 3.5 tonnes (unless otherwise specified). Other vehicles like cars, motorcycles, mopeds, and light vans may still be allowed unless restricted by other signs.

Trucks prohibited.

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